Chapter 293: with translation of chapter title

293. Chapter 293: Taiyi meets the moment and displays his fame; the situation is set, let him regret.

But we need to keep the bracket: 【1】 then translation.

「You're quite the convenient one; if you have the ability, when Taiyi makes a move, you handle it yourself, don't keep pushing me out each time. 」

Translation: "You're quite the convenient one; if you have the ability, when Taiyi makes a move, you handle it yourself, don't keep pushing me out every time."

You're quite the convenient one; if you have the ability, when Taiyi makes a move, you handle it yourself, don't keep pushing me out each time.

We are both born and nourished by heaven and earth, there is no difference between us; why should I humble myself and end up covered in wounds just to let you test whether Taiyi's East Emperor Bell is effective or not?

Translation: "We are both born and nourished by heaven and earth, there is no difference between us; why should I humble myself and end up covered in wounds just to let you test whether Taiyi's East Emperor Bell is effective or not?"

We are both born and nourished by heaven and earth, there is no difference between us; why should I humble myself and end up covered in wounds just to let you test whether Taiyi's East Emperor Bell is effective or not?

Di Jun immediately stopped retorting, merely fixed his gaze on the battlefield, and said in submission: "Just watch the battle, just watch the battle."

Translation: "Di Jun immediately stopped retorting, merely fixing his gaze on the battlefield, and said in submission: 'Just watch the battle, just watch the battle.'"

Di Jun immediately stopped retorting, merely fixing his gaze on the battlefield, and said in submission: 'Just watch the battle, just watch the battle.'

Qi's earlier voice was not concealed; many on the field had heard it, and now seeing Taiyi arrive, it was hardly surprising.

Translation: "Qi's earlier voice was not concealed; many people on the field had heard it, and now seeing Taiyi arrive, it was hardly surprising."

Qi's earlier voice was not concealed; many on the field had heard it, and now seeing Taiyi arrive, it was hardly surprising.

What surprised everyone was that Taiyi, having just arrived at the battlefield, waved his hand at Bai Ze and Yinglong, signaling them to retreat.

Translation: "What surprised everyone was that Taiyi, having just arrived at the battlefield, waved his hand at Bai Ze and Yinglong, signaling them to retreat."

What surprised everyone was that Taiyi, having just arrived at the battlefield, waved his hand at Bai Ze and Yinglong, signaling them to retreat.

Bai Ze and Yinglong felt somewhat uneasy, after all Taiyi rarely fights in front of people, but they obediently stepped back, clearing the battlefield.

Translation: "Bai Ze and Yinglong felt somewhat uneasy, after all Taiyi rarely fights in front of people, but they obediently stepped back, clearing the battlefield."

Bai Ze and Yinglong felt somewhat uneasy, after all Taiyi rarely fights in front of people, but they obediently stepped back, clearing the battlefield.

The five Quasi-Sages of the Immortal Court were somewhat indignant; even though ordinary Quasi-Sages are somewhat distant from the Grand Void Dao, they could not allow themselves to be looked down upon like that.

Translation: "The five Quasi-Sages of the Immortal Court were somewhat indignant; even though ordinary Quasi-Sages are somewhat distant from the Grand Void Dao, they could not allow themselves to be looked down upon like that."

The five Quasi-Sages of the Immortal Court were somewhat indignant; even though ordinary Quasi-Sages are somewhat distant from the Grand Void Dao, they could not allow themselves to be looked down upon like that.

Facing five opponents alone, everyone being of the same realm, it was hardly modest to not take oneself seriously; even Yinglong was only up against three at most.

Translation: "Facing five opponents alone, everyone being of the same realm, it was hardly modest to not take oneself seriously; even Yinglong was only up against three at most."

Facing five opponents alone, everyone being of the same realm, it was hardly modest to not take oneself seriously; even Yinglong was only up against three at most.

Taiyi's action was undoubtedly putting their faces in the dirt; the Immortal Court's Quasi-Sages were just about to speak mockingly when Taiyi gestured with his hand and said, "Come on, all of you attack together; maybe it'll let me stretch my muscles."

Translation: "Taiyi's action was undoubtedly putting their faces in the dirt; the Immortal Court's Quasi-Sages were just about to speak mockingly when Taiyi gestured with his hand and said, 'Come on, all of you attack together; maybe it'll let me stretch my muscles.'"

Taiyi's action was undoubtedly putting their faces in the dirt; the Immortal Court's Quasi-Sages were just about to speak mockingly when Taiyi gestured with his hand and said, 'Come on, all of you attack together; maybe it'll let me stretch my muscles.'

Without waiting for their reply, Taiyi curled his fingers into claws; the image of the Chaos Bell appeared within, growing from small to large until it reached the height of a person, then stopped.

Translation: "Without waiting for their reply, Taiyi curled his fingers into claws; the image of the Chaos Bell appeared within, growing from small to large until it reached the height of a person, then stopped."

Without waiting for their reply, Taiyi curled his fingers into claws; the image of the Chaos Bell appeared within, growing from small to large until it reached the height of a person, then stopped.

The gods gazing upon it saw inscribed upon it the stars of the heavens, mountains and rivers, lakes and seas, flowers, birds, fish, insects, and all spirits vividly alive.

Translation: "The gods gazing upon it saw inscribed upon it the stars of the heavens, mountains and rivers, lakes and seas, flowers, birds, fish, insects, and all spirits vividly alive."

The gods gazing upon it saw inscribed upon it the stars of the heavens, mountains and rivers, lakes and seas, flowers, birds, fish, insects, and all spirits vividly alive.

The two characters inscribed upon it read: East Emperor.

Translation: "The two characters inscribed upon it read: East Emperor."

The two characters inscribed upon it read: East Emperor.

In a moment, the gods had not even reacted before seeing Taiyi already activating this treasure.

Translation: "In a moment, the gods had not even reacted before seeing Taiyi already activating this treasure."

In a moment, the gods had not even reacted before seeing Taiyi already activating this treasure.

In an instant, sound waves swept across the entire battlefield, the humming resonance echoed throughout the Wilderness Continent, and heaven and earth became clear.

Translation: "In an instant, sound waves swept across the entire battlefield, the humming resonance echoed throughout the Wilderness Continent, and heaven and earth became clear."

In an instant, sound waves swept across the entire battlefield, the humming resonance echoed throughout the Wilderness Continent, and heaven and earth became clear.

Qi too was shocked, feeling the reverberating bell sound in his heart, suddenly sensing a change in heaven and earth, and involuntarily looked up toward the sky.

Translation: "Qi too was shocked, feeling the reverberating bell sound in his heart, suddenly sensing a change in heaven and earth, and involuntarily looked up toward the sky."

Qi too was shocked, feeling the reverberating bell sound in his heart, suddenly sensing a change in heaven and earth, and involuntarily looked up toward the sky.

Di Jun and the others were likewise, seemingly sensing something, while many primordial deities seemed unaware, yet they also understood what Taiyi held in his hand.

Translation: "Di Jun and the others were likewise, seemingly sensing something, while many primordial deities seemed unaware, yet they also understood what Taiyi held in his hand."

Di Jun and the others were likewise, seemingly sensing something, while many primordial deities seemed unaware, yet they also understood what Taiyi held in his hand.

He had actually fully refined the primordial supreme treasure, the Chaos Bell! At this moment, those on the battlefield clearly had no mind to pay attention to what it was, how Taiyi's attack combined with the changes in heaven and earth, and what power it held—Qi understood it best of all.

Translation: "He had actually fully refined the primordial supreme treasure, the Chaos Bell! At this moment, those on the battlefield clearly had no mind to pay attention to what it was, how Taiyi's attack combined with the changes in heaven and earth, and what power it held—Qi understood it best of all."

He had actually fully refined the primordial supreme treasure, the Chaos Bell! At this moment, those on the battlefield clearly had no mind to pay attention to what it was, how Taiyi's attack combined with the changes in heaven and earth, and what power it held—Qi understood it best of all.

One could see that all belonging to the Immortal Court in the field were vomiting blood and flying backward without cease, and the five facing Taiyi's East Emperor Bell suffered an even more miserable fate.

Translation: "One could see that all belonging to the Immortal Court in the field were vomiting blood and flying backward without cease, and the five facing Taiyi's East Emperor Bell suffered an even more miserable fate."

One could see that all belonging to the Immortal Court in the field were vomiting blood and flying backward without cease, and the five facing Taiyi's East Emperor Bell suffered an even more miserable fate.

One turned to flying ash on the spot; not even a true spirit left any trace.

Translation: "One turned to flying ash on the spot; not even a true spirit left any trace."

One turned to flying ash on the spot; not even a true spirit left any trace.

One had his tendons and bones shattered, his primordial spirit ruined, slammed into the rocks without a groan, his breath nearly vanished; looking at his state, he clearly had more intake than out, his life nearing its end.

Translation: "One had his tendons and bones shattered, his primordial spirit ruined, slammed into the rocks without a groan, his breath nearly vanished; looking at his state, he clearly had more intake than out, his life nearing its end."

One had his tendons and bones shattered, his primordial spirit ruined, slammed into the rocks without a groan, his breath nearly vanished; looking at his state, he clearly had more intake than out, his life nearing its end.

One lost his lower half, clearly from direct contact with the East Emperor Bell's power; fortunately, being farther away, half of him remained.

Translation: "One lost his lower half, clearly from direct contact with the East Emperor Bell's power; fortunately, being farther away, half of him remained."

One lost his lower half, clearly from direct contact with the East Emperor Bell's power; fortunately, being farther away, half of him remained.

The other two were likewise in sorry state, though their traces were not seen in the field, for they had better fortune and were blown away by the shock.

Translation: "The other two were likewise in sorry state, though their traces were not seen in the field, for they had better fortune and were blown away by the shock."

The other two were likewise in sorry state, though their traces were not seen in the field, for they had better fortune and were blown away by the shock.

Qi observed with his Spiritual Eye Technique, yet did not know where it had fallen; only after opening his eyes did he see the other party pressed against the Heaven and Earth Embryonic Membrane, their physical form already transformed.

Translation: "Qi observed with his Spiritual Eye Technique, yet did not know where it had fallen; only after opening his eyes did he see the other party pressed against the Heaven and Earth Embryonic Membrane, their physical form already transformed."

Qi observed with his Spiritual Eye Technique, yet did not know where it had fallen; only after opening his eyes did he see the other party pressed against the Heaven and Earth Embryonic Membrane, their physical form already transformed.

In a short while, most likely they cannot return; of course, a greater possibility is that the opponent realizes they have no chance of victory, and after their body slightly recovers, they quietly slip away.

On the battlefield, for a moment all was silent, heaven and earth fell still, everyone present remained motionless, all shocked by Taiyi's methods.

After a while, the sounds of crying for father and mother echoed across Penglai Island; streaks of escape light flew off into the distance, those with lesser impact and still having strength scattered and fled.

At this moment, Dong Wanggong's heart was filled with despair; a single strike could actually change the situation of heaven and earth—how could he possibly see any hope?

Establishing the Celestial Court, this was the thing he was most proud of; now it seems, it is nothing but a joke.

Facing the frantic fleeing immortals, Dong Wanggong had no thought of intercepting, not even the slightest inclination to resist; he simply watched the scene silently, his eyes full of bewilderment.

Taiyi hovered high in the sky, his posture upright; the chaos below entered his view, yet Taiyi had not the slightest thought, as if everything had nothing to do with him.

Qi watched this scene, lightly laughing: "This fellow is quite showy, but from now on, if no sage appears in the world, and the God of the Mixed Yuan Ultimate Luo Heaven does not act, in the wilderness there will be none like them."

Although he has mostly exhausted his strength, such divine might is indeed worthwhile; it's a pity that the Heavenly Court set up such a grand situation, only to be smashed to pieces by him.

Having said that, Qi looked toward Di Jun, seeing his eyes still filled with shock, and then spoke.

"If you do not appear again to take over, I fear that in just a moment, the formidable prestige Taiyi has just established will be destroyed in an instant."

Di Jun then hurriedly flew toward Taiyi to receive him, also putting on a show, revealing no flaw, not damaging his dignity.

Yinglong, however, awoke early; upon seeing the escape lights scattering in all directions, he immediately called out, ordering the many heavenly soldiers and generals to surround and capture the traitor.

Although equally shocked by Taiyi's strength, Yinglong felt more excitement, even regarding him as his own goal to pursue.

With his own power he changed the battle situation, tossing the entire battlefield into chaos; such power, such bearing, truly made Yinglong overjoyed.

On Taiyi, Yinglong seemed to see a companion who could fulfill his own path of battle.

The gods watching this battle felt as if their hearts had been struck hard, leaving them breathless; they even thought that the God of the Mixed Yuan Ultimate Luo Heaven, or the birth of a sage, was no more than this.

How could a power that leaves no will to resist appear so early and so quickly before one's eyes?

In a moment, the many forces that had previously thought the Heavenly Court too overbearing suddenly felt that the Heavenly Court was actually extremely lenient.

If they possessed such divine power, let alone merely collecting part of the taxes, they would return most of it to the wilderness, making the entire wilderness theirs! On Kunlun Mountain, the Lingbao Daoist's eyes were bewildered; the other two were the same, and after a while, the Yuanshi Daoist opened his mouth to ask.

"Third Brother, you previously said that your strength was not much different from Taiyi's; is that really true? Or perhaps he was just playing with you?"

The Daoist of Morality also focused his gaze on the Lingbao Daoist, wanting to know his answer, thinking: "If Third Brother truly has no difference from Taiyi, then he will never contend with him in the future."

The Lingbao Daoist gave a wry smile: "Second Brother, don't tease me; at this moment Lingbao is also full of confusion, though in our previous encounter there was a gap, it is absolutely not impossible to make up."

"Even if he held back, I also feel it was not much; but now it seems he likely regarded it as mere sparring, not exerting his full strength."

"I usually pride myself, never expecting that one day someone would regard my sparring as a brawl, and I still considered myself not far behind him—I am truly ashamed!"

The Daoist of Morality and the Yuanshi Daoist felt likewise, greatly understanding the Lingbao Daoist's view, after all they never imagined that, at the same realm, they themselves could have such a gap with others.

The Three Pure Ones were unaware that, when Taiyi wielded the Donghuang Bell in battle, if a great change in heaven and earth occurred, he could coordinate with heavenly and earthly power to unleash almost inconceivable force.

Qi had already suffered this during the initial demon beast calamity; the innate twelfth-grade pure world white lotus defense was extraordinarily solid, yet Taiyi still easily broke through it. Know that at that time Taiyi had not even refined the Chaos Bell, his grasp being merely superficial.

At most one could only call him familiar, yet he still possesses such power; now Taiyi has already refined the Chaos Bell, and when encountering heavenly changes, such a performance is not strange.

West Kunlun, upon seeing Taiyi display his divine might, Ju Hui immediately rose from his mat and headed toward his own treasury.

Beside him, Luwu, seeing this, said doubtfully: "My Lord, why not continue watching? The battle has not yet ended, still awaiting its conclusion; such a scene, if one cannot see it to the end, would be a pity."

Ju Hui, without turning his head, said:

"I will go pack my belongings; after this battle I shall also join the Heavenly Court, and to continue posing as a commodity awaiting price would be too careless of my own life."

"Although I prefer tranquility and do not wish to stain myself with worldly karma, compared to that, life is undoubtedly more important."

"I suppose I also have a noble origin and still retain some reputation; the Heavenly Court ought not be too harsh on me, and with a Mixed Yuan Dao body, perhaps I could exchange for a position as a Heavenly Venerable."

"Now that the situation is settled, it is better to make plans early, lest we provoke the Heavenly Court and invite Taiyi this calamity; even if we then had the Kunlun Mirror, it could not protect us."

As the words fell, Gou Hui's silhouette vanished into the feces; Lu Wu blinked slightly, then immediately shouted as well:

"Honored One, please wait a moment; Western Kunlun is in chaos, the Honored One alone may not be able to clean it up thoroughly—I, Lu Wu, still have some understanding of this and will certainly not miss anything."

Having said that, Lu Wu also hurriedly rushed out of the great hall.

From now on, Western Kunlun will likely not be able to stay; it's better to make plans early. Even if the Heavenly Court does not take him in, at least some people will still leave behind some cultivation resources for themselves.

On Penglai Immortal Island, the battle was already decided when the Supreme One made a move; the Immortal Court no longer has any chance of victory.

Not to mention the numerous wandering immortals who fled in all directions, even the Duke of the East and many Immortal Lords who still retain combat strength have no hope of victory at all.

Below, the heavenly soldiers and generals were still carrying out arrests of the wandering immortals everywhere; the Duke of the East, looking at the Immortal Lords still following behind him, said:

"You have followed me for a long time; even back when the teacher expounded the Dao, we had long resided by the East Sea. Now the situation of the Immortal Court has collapsed, so you had better surrender and save your lives."

"After all, it is I who have been too reckless and unrestrained, unaware of the immensity of heaven and earth; though you have associated with me, I have led you all to a dead end—this is my fault as the Duke of the East."

"Those in high position have neither established merit nor achieved the Dao to equal heaven, nor have they set even a tiny accomplishment for all beings; the earlier words of the gigantic fish-bird that condemned the heart now apply fully."

"I have long been at odds with the Heavenly Court, leading the rebellion against it, disregarding heavenly laws; their words that I am the arch‑evil of the world are true, leaving me no retreat."

"But you are different; although you are also members of the Immortal Court, you may have committed some minor faults in your early years, yet now you all possess great cultivation, so perhaps you can still retain a chance of survival."

"If you wish to leave now, under the watch of the various gods, the Heavenly Court would not be too overbearing; it might even develop a fondness for talent and absorb you."

Having said this, the Immortal Lords and many Great Luo Golden Immortals still present burst into tears, weeping uncontrollably.

They have followed the Duke of the East for a long time; even when they first associated with him, they were merely ordinary Golden Immortals or the Supreme One, but now they hold high positions, bearing the titles of Great Luo True Persons and Quasi‑saint Immortal Lords.

Upon hearing these words from the Duke of the East, how could their hearts remain unmoved?

Seeing the Duke of the East express such a resolve to live or die, the immortals could not help but lament loudly:

"Honored One!"

"Lord Duke of the East!"

"Supreme Deity!"

The voices came from different sources, sounding chaotic, yet the sorrowful intent was fully evident, without distinction.

Faced with the immortals' sincere emotional expression, the Duke of the East never wavered in his resolve, merely forcing out a faint smile and saying:

"You may go now; the overall situation is already decided. Do not act like a little girl, lest you lose what little dignity remains."

Faced with the Duke of the East's advice, one Immortal Lord resentfully unwilling said:

"Honored One, we are not without the strength to fight again; you do not fear death, but left or right it is only death—why should we cling to life?"

"Let us do battle with the Heavenly Court, allowing us to cover your retreat; we may lie low for a time, and perhaps one day we can raise the banner again and let the Immortal Court regain vitality."

The Duke of the East merely shook his head and said nothing more; that Immortal Lord's face turned pale, his expression growing even more sorrowful.

Meanwhile, Qi and the others merely hovered in the high sky, silently watching this scene; as the victors, they could afford to be magnanimous, granting these defeated ones a little time for reminiscence.

But the Heavenly Court will give them ample time to reflect, reminisce, and settle their affairs, yet it will absolutely not give them any chance of a dying ember reigniting.

Know this: eradicate evil completely.

Meanwhile, above Xifang Dalu, Minghe had long been waiting quietly before a mountain peak, his eyes full of shock and bewilderment as he muttered: "The Heavenly Court possesses such tremendous power, yet still acts with such magnanimity; if I had such divine might, I would certainly not allow the Immortal Court and the Wu Clan to continue their antics."

"They even left Xifang Dalu to them, insisting on heavenly rules and regulations for those mundane beings; this truly baffles me."

Just as Minghe was muttering softly, two figures approached from afar—one plump, one thin, one tall, one short, their faces bearing a compassionate look; they were none other than Jieyin and Zhunti.

From afar they already spotted Minghe's trace; they thought there was no conflict between them, and even in the Purple Cloud Palace they shared a bond of incense.

At least they were fellow disciples, so they exchanged greetings and a few words; perhaps they could help each other in the future. Seeing that the other seemed to be waiting for someone, Jieyin and Zhunti happily went over.

"Fellow Daoist Minghe, long time no see; today we actually have the fate to meet—truly a fortunate event."

"Earlier I saw you standing here for a long time; I don't know if you are waiting for someone. We have some understanding of the West, so perhaps we can inform you a bit."

Jieyin and Zhunti both wore smiles all over their faces, seeming genuinely pleased to meet Minghe, though it was unclear how sincere they were.

Upon seeing the two approach of their own accord, Minghe did indeed show a rare smile, considerably more genuine than that of Jieyin and Zhunti. (End of chapter)